Intern Student Clinical Lab Core 1st or 2nd Shift

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Disease Treatment, Establish Priorities, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Testing, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

5 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.500000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

15:00 - 23:00, variable start times

Summary:

Provides the Student Intern Medical Technician and/or Technologist with the opportunity to train/work one on one with the laboratory technology preceptor, prior to completion of their A.A.S. Clinical Laboratory Technician program or prior to completion of their junior or senior year in a B.S. Clinical Laboratory Technologist program. Under the supervision of the department Medical Technologists, the intern enrolled as a medical technician/technologist student in an accredited program will be allowed to perform those tasks/duties with which they have become familiar (via theory) and performed (via clinical) thus far during their education on simulated patient samples. Individuals without a valid NYS License will train and perform non- technical tasks and special projects. Primary responsibility is to perform tests on body fluids of simulated patients to provide information for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The ability to properly handle specimens which will be analyzed at a later time is required. The ability to prioritize work to ensure efficient performance is required.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Enrolled in an A.A.S. Medical Technician or B.S. Medical Technology Program, in junior or senior year
GPA of 2.75 or above on 4.0 scale
Must obtain valid NYS license within 120 days of graduation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain information and interpret this information in terms of the patient's needs
Knowledge of growth and development
Understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment
Ability to work in stressful situations is required
Schedule flexibility is required

About the Company

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org